HIST 362: 1776 & The American Revolutionary Era

Course Description

Ideas, people, places, battles, everyday life, and the creation of the United States of America are at the center of this course, spanning from the 1760s to the 1780s. From common soldiers to laundresses, from escaping enemy armies to escaping slavery, from pacifist meetings to war councils, students will explore an array of perspectives on this foundational event in US history. Prerequisites: Junior standing or any 200-level History course or instructor consent.